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Woodland
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

Start with the recorded local taxes and permit overview for Woodland, California. Check the current requirements for your exact address.

Source disagreement: No ⚠ CONFLICT: municipal code Ch 3.12 (eCode360) states 10% and 2025-26 Yolo County news compares Woodland 10% vs Davis/Winters/West Sac 12%, but SCO dataset lists 12% eff 7/1/2017 with no supporting ballot measure found - kept 10% per code; manual confirmation recommended

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What you need to do in Woodland

Sources disagree
  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in Woodland

    The record lists no ban. Zoning and HOA rules for your address still apply.

  2. To do
    Get the Woodland short-term rental license or registration

    Transient occupancy tax registration certificate required for taxable transient lodging.

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 10% Woodland occupancy tax yourself

    The record says booking platforms do not collect it, so you add it to every booking, platform and direct, and pay it to the authority.

  4. To confirm
    Find out how often you file and when returns are due

    The record gives no filing schedule. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.

Source disagreement: No ⚠ CONFLICT: municipal code Ch 3.12 (eCode360) states 10% and 2025-26 Yolo County news compares Woodland 10% vs Davis/Winters/West Sac 12%, but SCO dataset lists 12% eff 7/1/2017 with no supporting ballot measure found - kept 10% per code; manual confirmation recommended Confirm the disputed steps with the authority. Source

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What to know.

The published guide for Woodland lists 10% local occupancy tax. A license or registration is required.

At a glance.

Local tax
10%
State tax
Local only
License
Required
Local filing
You collect and remit

Tax details

Exemptions, penalties, filing information, and effective dates from the linked sources.

Woodland: Recorded exemptions

TOT 10% on lodging stays less than 30 days (City of Woodland Ch. 3.12; Yolo County BOS TOT comparison, May 2026). Filed 10% confirmed; no rate change. Note: State Controller FY21-22 table showed 12% eff 7/1/2017, superseded.

Source for these notes: ecode360.com

Platform tax collection guidance for Woodland

Collection is shown separately for each booking channel. Direct-booking taxes are paid by the host.

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbNoneYou collect and remit
VrboNoneYou collect and remit
Booking.comNoneYou collect and remit
DirectNoneYou collect and remit

Platform collects means the platform pays that tax. You collect and remit means you pay it. Collection details unavailable identifies a missing answer for that channel. Filing duties are listed separately.

Your next steps

  • Get the required license or registration

    Apply for the required license or registration with the licensing office before you list.

  • Collection of the 10% local tax

    You collect and remit this tax using the linked filing instructions.

  • File your tax returns

    Find out how often you file and when returns are due. The record gives no filing schedule. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.

Sources & confidence

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Woodland occupancy tax10%Source linked
California local lodging tax guidanceLocally administeredSource linked
Licensing recordRequiredSource linked
Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Woodland STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Woodland occupancy taxes?

You collect and remit this tax for Airbnb and direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Woodland?

A license or registration is required.

What happens if I don't file?

Penalties and interest depend on the tax and authority. Check the applicable rules and contact the authority about any missed filings or payments.

How often do I file?

Find out how often you file and when returns are due. The record gives no filing schedule. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.